bulbocavernosus muscle

a muscle of the perineum in men and women, which constricts the urethra. It therefore accelerates the passage of urine in both sexes and aids ejaculation in men; in women, it also serves as a weak vaginal sphincter. Also called bulbospongiosus muscle.

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November 27th 2024

respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA)

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